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How to Use a Public Restroom While Carrying a Gun: The REST Method From Behind the Holster, a Concealed Coalition podcast, hosted by Jody Picou with Austin Davis, Concealed Coalition’s National Director of Training. This is a members-only episode. Using a public restroom is one of the few moments every day when a concealed carrier …
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Drinking at Home and Self-Defense: What Castle Doctrine Does Not Cover From Behind the Holster, a Concealed Coalition podcast, hosted by Jody Picou with Austin Davis, National Director of Training. Castle doctrine has a bigger reputation than it has reach. Austin Davis, a commissioned police officer since 1995 and Concealed Coalition’s National Director of Training, …
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From Behind the Holster, a Concealed Coalition podcast, hosted by Jody Picou with Austin Davis, National Director of Training. Alcohol and firearms sits near the top of the list of questions asked in concealed carry classes, and the answer is less settled than most gun owners assume. Louisiana permits carrying with a blood alcohol concentration …
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Behind the Holster is a Concealed Coalition podcast hosted by Jody Picou, a Concealed Coalition master trainer with more than 13 years of experience and over 100,000 students trained. This conversation is a members-only continuation of the open carry versus concealed carry episode. Most holster arguments never get past preference. This one gets past it …
Holster Types Explained: Duty, Leather, Kydex, Shoulder and Ankle Carry Read More »
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, February 18, 2026 – Concealed Coalition, a nationwide firearms education organization specializing in concealed carry certification and state-compliant training, is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, Behind the Holster. Behind the Holster is a firearms training and concealed carry education podcast focused on concealed carry laws, state reciprocity considerations, …
In North Carolina, concealed handgun permits (CHP) are not issued by a centralized state office. Instead, they are handled at the county level—making your local sheriff’s department the key authority in your application process. For residents of Wake County, this means applying directly through the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. Whether you’re new to firearms …
County-Level Guide: Applying for a North Carolina CHP in Wake County, NC Read More »
Pennsylvania issues a License to Carry Firearms (LTC), which allows eligible residents to carry a concealed firearm and, in some cases, transport a firearm in a vehicle. As gun ownership continues to rise across the state, many Pennsylvanians just like you are taking the steps to carry legally and responsibly. Whether you’re new to firearms …
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Applying for a concealed carry permit is an empowering step for any responsible gun owner. Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing your license, the process is a bit more involved than just filling out a form. Many people make simple, avoidable mistakes that can delay their applications or even lead to denial. …
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The conversation about concealed carry reciprocity—whether a permit from one state should be recognized in others—has been one of the most enduring debates in U.S. firearms law. At the center of that debate stood the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, a bill that passed the House of Representatives but ultimately did not become law. …
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